Steering Pad Switch: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Toyota Tacoma. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEERING PAD SWITCH LH
1. Disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the screw.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Screw
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
3. Disengage the 2 pins and remove the steering pad switch LH.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Steering Pad Switch LH
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
4. Release the tab of the steering pad switch cable from the steering pad switch LH as shown in Fig 3.
  
  Fig 3: Releasing Tab Of Steering Pad Switch Cable From Steering Pad Switch LH
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
5. Disengage the 2 claws and open the latch on the top of the connector as shown in Fig 4.
  
  Fig 4: Disengaging Claws
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
6. Pull out the connector while pinching the latch with fingers and disconnect the steering pad switch cable from the steering pad switch LH.
  
  Fig 5: Disconnecting Steering Pad Switch Cable From Steering Pad Switch LH
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002